The Indifferent Ex-Husband Heartstrings in the Mall of Fate

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Brandon glanced at Sophia, who was so choked up she couldn't speak, and felt a mix of nostalgia and regret.

That was Sophia at seventeen.

Back then, she hadn't been through their marriage, hadn't faced disappointment. Her eyes still sparkled, and her heart probably had room for him.

He wasn't all consumed by his career then, and somewhere deep down, he treated her a bit like Yolanda, spending everyday moments together.

Neither of them was the partying type; both were quiet by nature, not many friends, and focused on their studies. They had a lot inmon, which naturally bred a bunch of little understandings. He was a bit older and took care of her more, so she gradually cto rely on and trust him under this tacit understanding. In front of him, she was just like a schoolgirl, without guile, sometimes even a bit tongue-tied, often left puffed up with irritation by his teasing, unable to retort.

He had a soft spot for her puffy, squirrel-like demeanor.

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Sadly, as adults reuniting, they both becmoreposed and rational, and that youthful fearlessness had been refined by tinto a poised and measured grace. Work, busyness, and the guilt he carried about Yolanda meant that even as husband and wife, they lacked the easygoing nature of their youth. Their marriage was marked by polite distance.

Brandon wondered if Sophia, remembering all their past, could ever return to that youthful glow.

He hoped she would remember everything, yet also hoped she could return to her bright-eyed younger self, memories intact. He really missed the Sophia who held all their shared memories.

Maybe he was staring in silence for too long, as Sophia's smile slowly stiffened, and confusion and unease crept into her eyes. Brandon noticed her mood shift and gently took her hand from under the covers.

"It's been a while since I've seen you like this. Got a bit lost in thought," he explained softly.

His words quickly eased her anxiety.

"What was I like before?" she asked hesitantly.

Her hand twitched under his grip, seeking to pull away, but he held it more firmly, not tightly, just gently cradling her palm. "Not much different," said Brandon. "But maybe like a kid trying too hard to grow up, trying not to make mistakes, so a bit moreposed." Sophia looked confused, not quite grasping his explanation about trying not to make mistakes.

Brandon didn't elaborate.

She had married him with a heart full of joy, and despite the mismatch people saw in their backgrounds and his parents' attitude, she wanted to prevent any ridicule that he had made a mistake by marrying her. She worked hard to improve herself and tried not to make mistakes, which inevitably meant suppressing part of her true nature.

Brandon didn't want to unload all this on Sophia; the underlying reasons were too deep and might stir up unnecessary worries.

He just hoped the present Sophia could maintain her simple happiness, so he smiled and said, "Maybe I was too serious before, making you tense around me." "...I still feel the snow." "Then I'll try to change that," Brandon said, his voice still gentle, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

Sophia wasn't used to this side of him.

"No need, you're pretty good as you are." She spoke softly, eyes still shy to meet his gaze.

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Her hand in his was still warm.

In contrast to his slightly crumpled white shirt, she felt a bit disheveled under the covers.

Sophia wasn't used to facing Brandon like this.

"I think I'll go to sleep now." She tugged at her clothes a bit ufortably and spoke softly to him.

"Alright." Chapter 658 2 He got out of bed.

"I'll head back to my room then. sdon't stay up late," at saidt her, "Callneed anything." Sophia nodded gently: "Okay." She remained tucked in the covers, still clutching them tightly, a bit embarrassed.

Brandon gave her a look, then suddenly leaned over and planted a soft, light kiss on her forehead.

Sophia froze, eyes locked on him.

"Goodnight." His voice was hoarse as he bid farewell, hand propped beside her head.

Sophia managed a small smile and whispered back: "Goodnight." Brandon smiled faintly, tenderly stroking her head.

"Sleep soon." With that, he left the room.

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